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21Minus: What Was, What Is

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Designed by Chicago youth and curated and hosted by the MCAโ€™s Teen Creative Agency (TCA), 21Minus is the MCAโ€™s annual exposition of youth creativity and control. This yearโ€™s theme, What Was, What Is, engages our pasts, our histories, and ourselves in order to recognize the realities of our experiences and environments. Join us at the...

Adler Planetarium: ‘Scopes in the City

Various Locations IL, United States

Adler staff and volunteers bring the museumโ€”and the universeโ€”a little closer to you! With โ€™Scopes in the City, we lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods and elsewhere. Join us to #LookUp together! Because all โ€™Scopes in the City events are weather permitting, subscribe to our Adler Events (Digital and In Person) or Night...

Free
Event Series Science Explorers

Science Explorers

North Riverside Public Library 2400 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.

Free
Event Series Family STEAM Challenge

Family STEAM Challenge

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for a family-friendly STEAM exploration. Each session will feature a new challenge based on different aspects of STEAM. Grownups and kids will build, learn and play together. June 19: Build a Popsicle Stick Bridge June 20: Build a Newspaper Tower June 26: Baby Lifeguard June 27: LEGO Figure Catapult

Free

Spanish Immersion Storytime in the Park

Kiwanis Park (Brookfield) 8200 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL, United States

Join us as we share books and rhymes. Plus, children will even learn some Spanish as our energetic and vibrant storyteller provides engaging stories with emphasis on repetition for your children's developing minds. This storytime will be held outside at Kiwanis Park (133 South La Grange Rd). Bring a blanket to sit on while you...

Free
Event Series Eat the Rainbow

Eat the Rainbow

Bellwood Public Library 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL, United States

Join Ms. Kelsey as we try new fruits and vegetables and learn about ways to nourish our body while eating delicious food! Best for ages 5 and up.

Free
Event Series Family STEAM Challenge

Family STEAM Challenge

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Join us for a family-friendly STEAM exploration. Each session will feature a new challenge based on different aspects of STEAM. Grownups and kids will build, learn and play together. June 19: Build a Popsicle Stick Bridge June 20: Build a Newspaper Tower June 26: Baby Lifeguard June 27: LEGO Figure Catapult

Free

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